The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has issued a stern warning to MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, to reduce their subscription fees by September 6 or risk having their operating license revoked.
Speaking at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, Mr. George said the government expects pricing that reflects Ghana’s improving economic situation and will take decisive action if the company fails to comply.
“They have until the 6th of September. If there’s no resolution by then, MultiChoice will be shut down,” he declared. “No company is bigger than the Ghanaian people.”
The minister further disclosed that MultiChoice has refused to submit required pricing data to the National Communications Authority (NCA), a violation of the Electronic Communications Act.
“About 15 or 16 days ago, I met with MultiChoice and imposed a GH¢10,000 daily fine. They now owe between GH¢150,000 and GH¢170,000,” Mr. George revealed. “The NCA will collect it.”
He added that while the government will hold one final meeting with the company, previous attempts to secure a 30% reduction in subscription fees have been ignored.
